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H.R.6097: Immigration Courts Bail Reform Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Sept. 21, 2016
- Latest Major Action Sept. 30, 2016
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
37 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Immigration Courts Bail Reform Act This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the minimum bond amount needed to release a detained alien. An immigration judge may review an initial custody determination for an adult alien, subject to specified rules, which include the following: the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shall, within 72 hours, file the notice to appear or charging document with the appropriate...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Sept. 30, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
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Sept. 21, 2016 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Sept. 21, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by José E. Serrano (D-N.Y.) |